September
Friday 9/10
HOLLISTER
Open mic night
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting an Open mic
night Sept. 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 470 Fifth St., in
Hollister. Everyone is welcome to share poetry, music or song. It
is open to any age, any style and any language. Bring something to
share or just come and listen. The event is free. For more
information, call Joe Navarro, 634-0263 or po******@ya***.com.
September
Friday 9/10
HOLLISTER
Open mic night
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting an Open mic night Sept. 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 470 Fifth St., in Hollister. Everyone is welcome to share poetry, music or song. It is open to any age, any style and any language. Bring something to share or just come and listen. The event is free. For more information, call Joe Navarro, 634-0263 or po******@ya***.com.
Carole Belliveau show on display
The Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art, 727 San Benito St., will host Carole Belliveau as the featured artist through Sept. 29. Her show “Our Piece of Heaven” features scenes of San Benito and Monterey County. An artist’s reception will be hosted Sept. 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Belliveau will host painting demos Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 636-9100.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Aquatint etchings on display at Mission Gallery
Mission Gallery will display aquatint etchings by Stephen McMillan through Oct. 2, 106 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. The etchings are original prints pulled from copper plates that have been drawn freehand and etched with acid. The gallery is open Monday, Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 623-2960 or visit www.missiongalleryart.com.
MONTEREY
‘Princess and the Pea’
MPC Storybook Theatre presents ‘Princess and the Pea,’ Sept. 9-25, at the Studio Theatre at Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., in Monterey. Tickets are $9-15. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. For more information or for tickets, call 646-4213 or visit www.mpctheatre.com. Upcoming shows include Yasmina Reza’s “Art,” Oct. 14-24, “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Nov 4-21 and “A Taffeta Christmas,” Dec. 9-19.
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America is on display at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada located at 720 Via Mirada in Monterey through October. The exhibition is the first world-tour stop for the largest collection of iconic photographs to be seen in one place. Museum hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 general admission. Free admissions will be offered to MMA members, children under 12, NARM, and AAM members. For more information visit www.montereyart.org or call 372-5477.
Saturday 9/11
HOLLISTER
E-Waste Drive for the AAA
The Acclerated Achievement Academy is hosting a free E-waste drop off Sept. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Calaveras School parking lot, 1151 Buena Vista Road. Drop off computer monitors, TVs, computers and other electronic waste for free. Volunteers will take items out of visitor’s cars or trucks. The event is sponsored by the Accelerated Achievement Academy and Western Recycling. For more information, call 634-4963.
PAICINES
Kinship Center Wine and Food Tasting
The Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center will host the 54th annual Wine and Food Tasting Sept. 11, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Paicines Garden Ranch. Tickets are $50 a person and are available online at www.kinshipcenter.org at Hollister businesses Cheap Seats, She’s, Drapoel’s, Timber and Textiles and Postal Graphics. Guests can also send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a check payable to Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center to: Roni Culler, 106 Louise Circle, Hollister, CA 95023. No tickets are sold at the gate and no one under 21 is admitted. Silent auction highlights include wine, winery tours, dinners, golf packages, art and more. For more information, call 634-0238.
GILROY
Banking and barbecue celebration
The Si, Se Puede! Learning Center at the Gilroy Apartments, 500 IOOF Ave., in Gilroy, will host a “Banking and Barbecue” celebration, Sept. 11, from noon to 3 p.m. Wells Fargo employees will give an informative presentation to parents and children on how to spend and save money wisely. There will be a booth for families and children to sign up for a free savings account. The presentation will be followed by hotdogs and sodas. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Thomas Guzowski at 408-847-9162.
MONTEREY
‘An Evening to Remember’ fundraiser
The American Institute of Wine and Food and the American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter are joining together for “An Evening To Remember,” Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Beach & Tennis Club at the Lodge at Pebble Beach. Cost is $250 per person and includes a Presentation of Colors and a Flag tribute by the Travis Honor Guard, a champagne reception, a five-course meal with wine pairings, silent and live auctions. World-renowned chefs will be preparing the dinner. RSVP’s are requested by Aug. 27. For more information, call Stacey Montoya at 236-5858.
NEWMAN
House of Floyd
House of Floyd, a Pink Floyd Tribute band, will perform at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $19 for general admission, $22 for reserved seating. For more information, call 209-862-4490 or visit www.westsidetheatre.org.
Sunday 9/12
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Oktoberfest
The San Juan Bautista Service Club will host an Oktoberfest at Casa Maria, in San Juan Bautista, Sept. 12, at noon. Admission is $10 and a German sausage lunch is available for $0. Music will be provided by the Alpiners from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday 9/13
TRES PINOS
Hollister Exchange Club golf fundraiser
The Hollister Exchange Club is hosting a scrambles golf fundraiser at the Bolado Park Golf Course, Sept. 13. Check in is at 1 p.m., with shot gun start at 2 p.m. The event is limited to 72 players, with a men’s division and a women’s division. The fee is $40 and includes a barbecue steak dinner, Green fees and cart fees are not included. Dinner immediately follows at 6:30 p.m., with a raffle and tee prizes. A hole in one on No. 4 will win a car or truck from Greenwood Chevrolet and GMC. For more information, call Dave Ortiz at 245-6358 or e-mail dp******@ho*****.com.
Thursday 9/16
MONTEREY
‘Special Friends’ benefit concert
The “Special Friends” benefit concert will be Sept. 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Golden State Theater, in Monterey. The concert will benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, which will help defray the costs of Joshua Mompean’s recent double lung transplant at Stanford Hospital due to cystic fibrosis. Phil Keaggy, a San Benito resident, will perform at the concert. Keaggy has released 50 albums, been awarded seven dove awards and has been inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame. Other musicians include Random Status, Tommy McClendon, Troy Luccketta, Tracy Luccketta, and Joshua’s father, Doc Mompean. Tickets are $14 for pre-sale in person, $20 online or $25 at the door. For more information, call 623-4546 or visit randomstatus.net/Specialfriends.html.
Friday 9/17
HOLLISTER
A Beatles Musical Tribute
A Beatles Musical Tribute will be hosted at the Vault Restaurant, 452 San Benito St., in Hollister Sept. 17. Doors open at 9 p.m. The event is 21 and up, with tickets $10 in advance or $13 at the door. Some performers include Patrick Contreras and Omare Nare, Benjamin David and I Do Not Exist. For more information, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122404 or call 559-347-4881.
YMCA charity golf tournament, dinner and dance
The YMCA of San Benito County will hold its 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at San Juan Oaks, Sept. 17, with a dinner and dance to follow. The fee to enter is $130 a per person and includes green fees, cat, range balls, lunch, dinner and awards. There is a $20 fun package that includes Mulligan, prizes, on course games and refreshments. Dinner only is $35 a person. Registration for the tournament begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. No host cocktails are at 6 p.m. and dinner, awards, live auction and raffle begin at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by The Music Jones. Sponsorships are available at $150, $500, $1,000 and $1,500. For more information, call 637-8600, e-mail mr***@ym**************.org or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Ice cream social and hymn sing along
The First Presbyterian Church will host an old-fashioned hymn sing along and ice cream social Sept. 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 2066 San Benito St. Guests can sing old gospel songs and enjoy some ice cream. There is no admission, but freewill offerings will be taken to pay for sound system improvements at the church.
MONTEREY
Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival is Sept. 17-19, and arena packages and single-day tickets are available now. Arena artists include Harry Connick, Jr., Ahmad Jamal, Angelique Kidjo and more. Single day tickets are $66 and arena packages start at $225. For more information, visit www.montereyjazzfestival.org or call 925-275-9255.
Saturday 9/18
HOLLISTER
Young and Fabulous Fashion Show
CASA of San Benito County will be hosting the Young and Fabulous Fashion Show, at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in Hollister, Sept. 18, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 a person and only available in advance. Proceeds benefit CASA of San Benito County. The event includes refreshments, door prizes, raffles and fashions by Drapoel, Teezerz and Dolce Baby. Tickets are available at Drapoel/Teezerz, 731 San Benito St., Dolce Baby, 748 San Benito St., or from Kim Van Dam, who can be reached at 261-1419.
Pajama-Rama Party Story Time Julie Engelhardt will host the Pajama-Rama Party Story Time at Mars Hill Coffee House, 610 San Benito St., Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring a blanket or pillow, and snuggle up and listen to some great bedtime books. For more information, call 245-8462.
Boy Scouts host Scout-o-Rama
All the local Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops will be on hand to teach their stuff such as how to launch a water bottle rocket, prepare for an emergency, make a harmonica and other cub scout crafts, how to cook in a dutch oven, or race your pinewood derby car, as well as much more at the Scout-o-Rama Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park. For more information, call Ann Ventura at 630-1636.
TRES PINOS
Civil War Days
The National Civil War Association and the San Benito County Historical Society is hosting Civil War Days Sept. 18 and 19, at the San Benito County Historical Park, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. General admission is $5. Kids 9 and under are free. Parking is $3 a car. Parking is available at 8300 Airline Hwy. Visitors can watch a military trial and shooting, authentic boarding house scenario, go to school in 1863, get conscripted into the Confederate army, help the Yanks spy on the Rebels, learn how to play 1863 card games, see an 1860s blacksmith demonstration and see a period rounders baseball game. For more information, call 408-859-3764.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Cactus and succulent show
The Cactus and Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area will host a cactus and succulent show at Jardines Restaurant, in San Juan Bautista, Sept. 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show provides an opportunity to view cactus and succulent plants and gain insight into drought-resistant plants from members of the society. Admission is free. For more information, call 758-6645 or visit www.cactus-mall.com.
MONTEREY
Coastal Trail Walk
Suicide Prevention of the Central Coast is seeking walkers and volunteers for its fourth annual Coastal Trail Walk, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. The event is a commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day and also promotes announce of the organization, which handles a 24-hour, multilingual Suicide and Crisis Hotline; educational presentations and trainings; support for at-risk adults and those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. The Coastal Trail Walk takes place at the scenic Window on the Bay Park, in Monterey, across Del Monte Avenue, from Lake El Estero. The walk goes toward Pacific Grove and back. Registration and free continental breakfast begin at 9 a.m. A free gift drawing and walker souvenirs will follow the walk. For information or to sign up, call 877-311-WALK (877-311-9255) or visit www.coastaltrailwalk.org.
Friday 9/24
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies in the Park
The Plaza History Association presents Movies in the Park. The last screening is “Vertigo” on Sept. 24. The Showtime will be sunset. The event will be held at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Plaza Lawn located at 19 Franklin St. Refreshments and snacks will be available at the Park stable. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The will be a blanket area towards the front with a low back chair seating area toward the rear of the lawn. It is encouraged to dress warmly. For more information, call 623-4526. Preceding the movie Sept. 24, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., there will be a range-led hike along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. The hike is free and is two-miles long. Guests can meet at the north gate trailhead east of San Juan Bautista and should dress for warm weather on the lower elevations and cooler weather on the upper elevations. For more information or to RSVP, call Diane Barr at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park at 623-4881.
October
Sunday 10/3
CARMEL
Great Sand Castle Contest
The 49th annual Great Sand Castle Contest will be held at Carmel Beach, between 10th and 12th, Oct. 3. The event is cosponsored by the American Institute of Architects- Monterey Bay Chapter and the city of Carmel-by-the-sea. The theme will be announced two weeks before the event. Registration takes place on the beach before the event, and builders can begin work on their castles at 8 a.m. Judging will take place from noon to 2 p.m.
Friday 10/8
HOLLISTER
YMCA hosts Harlem Starz
The YMCA of San Benito County will host the Harlem Starz basketball team for a game against one of the Hollister city recreation department’s adult basketball league teams Oct. 8,, at 6:30 p.m. at Marguerite Maze Middle School. Tickets are $8 and can be bought at the door or at the YMCA office, 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. 201-A. Exact change required. The Harlem Starz is made up of players featured on ESPN City Slam, ESPN Street Ball and former Harlem Globetrotters.
Saturday 10/9
AROMAS
Bill Staines performs in Aromas
Folk music icon Bill Staines will perform at the Aromas Community Grange, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., at the corner of Rose Avenue and Bardue Street, in Aromas. Staines has 26 recordings to his credit and has written more than 300 songs. Tickets are available on a suggested sliding scale donation of $12-15 for adults and $6-8 for children. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For tickets or more information, call Doug Clark at 726-2322.
November
Sunday 11/7
HOLLISTER
Pacific Brass Concert
The YMCA of San Benito County will host a 10th annual benefit concert by Pacific Brass, a British-style brass band Nov. 7, at 2 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St., in Hollister. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Proceeds benefit the YMCA of San Benito County’s Youth and Family Programs. Tickets are available at Ace Hardware, YMCA of San Benito County and Watsonville Family YMCA, and Aromas Water District. For more information , call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Calendar items for events in and around San Benito County are accepted via e-mail to ca******@pi**********.com, fax to 637-8174 or at the Pinnacle office, 350 Sixth St., Ste. 102, in Hollister. Calendar items are run on a space available basis, and priority is given to events within San Benito County. The deadline for calendar items is Monday at noon for Friday publication.
